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dissolution

/dɪˈsɒljuːʃən/
noun★Intermediate
general

the process of dissolving or breaking up something into its components

The dissolution of the sugar in water created a sweet solution.

The sugar dissolved in the water, making it sweet.

💡

In chemistry, this refers to the process of a substance dissolving in a solvent.

⚖️Law
formal

the legal termination of a company or organization

The court ordered the dissolution of the partnership due to irreconcilable differences.

The partnership was legally ended by a court decision.

💡

In law, this refers to the formal ending of a legal entity.

⚖️Law
formal

the process of ending a marriage or relationship

The dissolution of their marriage was finalized after a lengthy legal process.

Their divorce was legally completed after a long process.

💡

In legal terms, this refers to the formal ending of a marriage.

Collocations

dissolution of a companythe legal ending of a companydissolution of a marriagethe legal ending of a marriagedissolution of parliamentthe ending of a parliamentary session

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

dissolveverb
to cause something to break up or disappear
dissolvableadjective
capable of being dissolved

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal contexts, 'dissolution' often refers to the formal ending of a company or marriage.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Use 'dissolution' in formal contexts, such as legal or business settings.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'dissolutio', meaning 'a loosening or breaking up'

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in legal and business contexts to describe the formal ending of an entity.

Word Breakdown

dis-
apart
prefix
+
-solution
the act of loosening or breaking up
root
English Dictionary

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